Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate technological disruptions, societal shifts, and market opportunities that will define the next decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape our innovation pipeline, guiding investments in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an unwavering passion for building the future, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, geopolitical trends, and behavioral patterns to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop strategic innovation frameworks for quantum computing, AI governance, and climate tech integration
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable R&D roadmaps
- Present visionary insights to investors, board members, and industry thought leaders
- Build proprietary foresight models using predictive analytics and scenario planning methodologies
- Partner with product teams to embed future-ready principles into core architecture
- Curate a global network of futurists, technologists, and academic pioneers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or related field; PhD preferred
- 7+ years in strategic innovation, corporate foresight, or technology consulting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and disruption forecasting
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing, AGI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Experience with foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Portfolio demonstrating published future scenarios or strategic frameworks
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and navigate exponential change